Crimea - Wikipedia After Ukrainian independence in 1991, most of the peninsula was reorganised as the Autonomous Republic of Crimea The Soviet fleet in Crimea was in contention, but a 1997 treaty allowed Russia to continue basing its fleet in Sevastopol
Crimea | History, Map, Geography, Kerch Strait Bridge | Britannica Crimea, autonomous republic, southern Ukraine The republic is coterminous with the Crimean Peninsula, lying between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov In 2014 Russia covertly invaded and illegally annexed Crimea, a move that was denounced by the international community
What has happened in Crimea since Russias invasion? It has been 11 years since Russia took control of Crimea but Moscow's invasion of Ukraine has put the peninsula back in the global spotlight Here's what you need to know
Republic of Crimea (Russia) - Wikipedia The Republic of Crimea[b] is a republic of Russia, comprising most of the Crimean Peninsula, but excluding Sevastopol [12] Its territory corresponds to the pre-2023 [13] territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, a de jure subdivision of Ukraine Russia occupied and annexed the peninsula in 2014, although the annexation remains internationally unrecognized [14] The capital and largest
Crimea - Russian Annexation, Crimean War, Tatar Rule | Britannica The annexation of Crimea—as well as the West’s response to it—became a point of pride in Russia; Putin’s domestic popularity soared, and international condemnation only served to stoke Russian nationalism
Crimea, Ukraine - Earth Site Education Crimea has a rich history dating back to ancient times, with various empires and cultures leaving their mark on the peninsula Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 was a controversial move that sparked international condemnation and sanctions